A review of 116 diaphragmatic hernias in dogs and cats
Wilson, G.P.; Newton, C.D.; Burt, J.K.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 159(9): 1142-1145
1971
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 5165456 Document Number: 37714
Over a 11 year period (1959-69), 116 dogs and cats with diaphragmatic hernias were evaluated for cause, clinical signs and success or failure of surgical repair. Injury resulting from car accidents caused most of the hernias which could develop immediately or up to 6 years later. The most common symptoms of diaphragmatic hernia related to the respiratory system. The predominant contents in the thoracic cavity at P.M. was liver, small intestines and stomach. Hernias in 65% of the animals were repaired successfully while 34% died before, during or after surgery.